S3 EP37: Dr Amit Patel

Dr Amit Patel joins Jack, Seann and Sara to talk about his Guide Dogs journey with Kika, the yellow lab - his first guide dog, and Quark, the black lab - his second. Amit lost his sight in 2013, he's a prolific disabilities campaigner who believes in the power of community, and he tells about The Big Lunch happening across the country on the 7th & 8th June. It's a truly inspirational and fascinating conversation you won't want to miss! Jack, Seann and Sara have a Goodwoof debrief, and after all the dogs-as-humans AI photos we've featured, Sara shows Jack and Seann what they'd look like as dogs. You can get involved in The Big Lunch here: https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-lunch Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod where you'll be able to watch this episode in full. And follow us on instagram  @blinddad_uk  @omdpod  @juniperomd for more Goodwoof content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Part 2 of Oh My Dog at Goodwoof! In this episode, Jack and Seann go around the event and try and catch everything Sara's added to their itinerary, with varying results. But we do have our dog expert, Simon to bring some professionalism to the proceedings, and we bump into the brilliant John Bishop! Find out how Seann does in the fastest dog race too. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod where you'll be able to watch this episode in full. And follow us on instagram @omdpod @juniperomd for more Goodwoof content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Bailey joins Jack, Seann and Sara on stage for Oh My Dog Live at Goodwoof! Bill explains his involvement in the event as a Barkitecture judge, we hear all about the dogs he's rescued as well as his entire menagerie, including the malay fighting cock who took a worrying dislike to him. It's an episode you don't want to miss! Next week we'll be bringing you all the sights and sounds of Goodwoof in OMD x Goodwoof Part 2. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod where you'll be able to watch this episode in full. And follow us on instagram @omdpod @juniperomd for more Goodwoof content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte Hawkins joins Jack and Seann to talk about Dogs Trust, pet loss and her show Pet Classics on Classic FM. We find out her thoughts on the best classical song for keeping dogs calm and happy. Seann had a terrible experience with Mildred in the park, we find out what Juniper and Dolly would look like as humans, and we're getting excited for Goodwoof as we reveal the very special guest joining us for the Live Show. Get your tickets here: https://www.goodwood.com/goodwoof/tickets-and-packages/ If you want to take park in Dogs Trust's National Dog Survey you can do so here: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/national-dog-survey?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20146320847&gbraid=0AAAAADCwwbsV60DZF4e4vG80NB9kaSWnK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlYHBBhD9ARIsALRu09qgpMTmmJTEQzq6DagJjgzTh5ZeDUPVLWrhWDH00O5KLqjlqZVoBNAaAjpQEALw_wcB Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod where you'll be able to watch this episode in full. And follow us on instagram @omdpod Music credit: “The Swan” from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-SaënsPerformed by Seattle Symphony OrchestraPublic domain recording via Musopen.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Met Detective Amanda joins Jack, Seann and Sara to talk about the charity: London Retired Police Dogs. Did you know police dogs get no support from the police once they retire? So all vet bills, food and care must be provided by the volunteers who adopt them. Amanda tells us more about their lives of service and what we can do to help. Jack and Seann were on This Morning so there's a debrief on that and we hear how it went behind-the-scenes. Sara went to Amsterdam and she tells us how Juniper welcomed her home, Mildred is finally in Seann's new home, Seann got locked out again, and wait till you hear Jack's new Seann impression.  You can find out more about the London Retired Police Dog charity and donate here: https://lrpd.uk/donate/ Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod where you'll be able to watch this episode in full. And follow us on instagram @omdpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's the second part of our hilarious chat with Jason Byrne. He talks darts, dachshunds and rats, amongst a ton of other things. Sara's got a confession to make, we find out what happened when Mildred met Seann's neighbour's cat, and Nelly the Frenchie's been staying with Jack.  See Jason on tour: https://www.jasonbyrne.ie/ Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod where you'll be able to watch this episode in full. And follow us on instagram @omdpodand @juniperomd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall Harbison joins Jack, Seann and Sara all the way from Thailand to talk about the incredible work he's doing to save thousands of street dogs. After battling addiction and almost dying, Niall has dedicated his life to this important cause. He posts a lot of the stories on Instagram, @niallharbison and @wearehappydoggo, and he's written a new book "Tina; The Dog Who Changed The World." To donate to Happy Doggo https://www.happydoggo.com/donate  To see Niall on tour:  https://www.fane.co.uk/niall-harbison Dublin dates: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tina-the-dog-who-changed-the-world-with-niall-harbison-tickets-1270218169739?aff=oddtdtcreator To buy Niall's the new book: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/tina-the-dog-who-changed-the-world-niall-harbison?variant=53530422247803   Seann's late due to being in the throes of new fatherhood, Jack's been on his own with Dolly as Jane's been at a yoga retreat and we hear a lot from Juniper in this week's episode. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod where you'll be able to watch this episode in full. And follow us on instagram @omdpod and @juniperomd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butters is the man behind the camera on the super viral account @FetchMyCamera and he tells Jack, Seann and Sara all about how he first started approaching people to photograph their dogs. He shares some of the amazing, heartwarming stories he's unearthed and we get to know his dog, a rescue called Pan.Seann's got AI to write a St Paddy's Day joke in the style of Jack, and listener and friend of the show, Donna, has some more things to add to the list of what dogs shouldn't eat.Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod where you'll be able to watch this episode in full. And follow us on instagram @omdpod and @juniperomd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Middleton joins Jack and Seann to talk about us going to Goodwoof in May, his poignant book "Meet Ella. The Dog Who Saved My Life," and we hear all about his six dogs. James has two retrievers and four spaniels. Seann's still in Zone 6 and we hear how it's affecting Mildred, Jack tells about his family's history with dogs, and Sara's had her phone stolen.   Come and see us at Goodwoof, tickets available here: https://www.goodwood.com/goodwoof/?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=22307080013&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADbiBKeagaHZMA9c1c2VvWO_p31eK&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMi_BhACEiwAX4YZUDtL4E1B9pnq_pXw73PPBilJdqP2X-yYeWy6_TjCTcgqRrWVSzs6ERoCKlcQAvD_BwE Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod where you'll be able to watch this episode in full. And follow us on instagram @omdpod and @juniperomd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seann and Jack meet rescue Marnie, Taxi, the toy terrier, and chat to their owner, Jimmy Carr.  Jimmy tells us about the third dog they've just welcomed into the family - a brand new toy terrier puppy. Jimmy's trademark acerbic humour is in full force with Jack and Seann but we're given an insight into what a big softie he is when it comes to his dogs! Jack bumped into the park guy who likes to pretend he hasn't seen him, Seann attempts to make wo-dog a term for female dogs, and talk to turns to why our dogs randomly take a disliking to people, after Juniper barked at a snooty woman. Jimmy's on tour with his latest show, "Laughs Funny". Tickets available: www.jimmycarr.com. And make sure you watch the hilarious "Last One Laughing UK" on Amazon Prime now.  You can watch this episode in full on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OMDpod so please subscribe. And follow us on instagram @omdpod and @juniperomd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices